World
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Nepal’s Supreme Court Recognizes Same-Sex Marriages
Nepal's Supreme Court has issued a ruling requiring the government to register same-sex relationships, despite the lack of a marriage equality law.
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Transgender Woman Crowned Miss Netherlands
22-year-old Rikkie Valerie Kollé is the first trans woman to be crowned Miss Netherlands and the second trans competitor in Miss Universe.
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Police Arrest Pride Demonstrators in Turkey
Turkish police detained over 100 people on Sunday following Pride marches in the cities of Istanbul and Izmir. Despite attempts by the Turkish government to...
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Teenagers Attack Gay Couple, Threaten to Rape Their Dog
A gay couple was attacked by a group of teenagers in Drogheda, Ireland, on June 18, while out walking their dog. The couple was walking...
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Elon Musk Bans the Term “Cis” On Twitter
Twitter CEO Elon Musk has declared the terms "cis" and "cisgender" to be slurs and says their use on Twitter could lead to suspensions.
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Estonia Votes to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On Tuesday, June 20, Estonia’s parliament voted to legalize same-sex marriage, making the country the first Baltic state, and the first ex-Soviet state, to legalize...
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UAE Bans “Spider-Man” Movie Over Pro-Transgender Poster
The computer-animated action film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will not be shown in theaters in the United Arab Emirates after failing the country’s censorship requirements,...
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U.S.-Mexico Soccer Match Suspended Over Anti-Gay Chant
Officials ended the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match between Mexico and the United States early on Thursday, cutting off play in the final minutes...
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U.S. Warns Americans About Travel to Uganda
The U.S. State Department has issued an advisory warning Americans about traveling to Uganda following the passage of a sweeping anti-LGBTQ law. The State Department...
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Greek Orthodox Priest Accused of Cruising on Grindr
A high-ranking Greek Orthodox priest in Southern Australia has been placed on temporary leave after allegations accusing him of cruising on Grindr surfaced. Screenshots from...
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Man Stops Track Meet, Alleging 9-Year-Old Girl is Transgender
A 9-year-old girl was verbally attacked and accused of being transgender by an obnoxious heckler at a school track and field event in Canada. During...
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Will Thailand Advance LGBTQ Rights?
The frontrunner to become Thailand’s next prime minister has vowed to stand up for LGBTQ rights should he be elected. Appearing at the second annual...
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Gay Olympic Rower Robbie Manson Launches OnlyFans Account
The two-time Olympian, seeking to return to competitive rowing, wants to explore body positivity and creativity while also making money.
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Japanese Court Rules Gay-Marriage Ban Unconstitutional
A Japanese court has ruled that the country's prohibition on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, denying legal protections to LGBTQ people.
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Woman Shot In Head After Attending Pride March In Poland
After participating in an LGBTQ equality march in Poland, a woman was shot in the head with a BB gun and hospitalized.
